Earlier this month, we opened nominations for the 2026 Training Team Representatives. Although the community actively participated, most nominations were in favor of Rico. Unfortunately, Rico has respectfully declined to serve in this role next year.
Aside from Rico, we did not receive sufficient nominations from experienced contributors. We also reached out privately to a few active members, but due to their limited bandwidth, they were unable to commit to the responsibilities required for this position.
After careful consideration, we have decided that the current Training Team Reps panel will continue to serve for the upcoming year.
For 2026, I will continue supporting the team as a mentor, and Rade will take the lead of the team reps group. Sumit and I will share responsibilities equally, with Rade serving as the lead reps. All major decisions will continue to be made collectively during team reps meetings.
Below, we are pleased to introduce the Training Team Representatives for 2026.
Rade Jekić
Rade is a WordPress developer and conference speaker from Serbia. Growing up in Valjevo, a small town with limited access to tech communities, made it challenging to get involved in open-source projects. Still, he pushed through and built connections that shaped his career.
Before embracing WordPress, Rade worked for years as a systems administrator. He was active in the Serbian Linux community, always eager to help others learn and grow.
Everything changed in 2012 when he began using WordPress more seriously. He quickly connected not just with the platform but also with the people behind it. His passion for helping others learn led him to run local workshops, covering topics from WordPress basics to advanced concepts.
By 2023, he moved to bigger stages—speaking at WordCamps and meetups about containerization and WordPress Multisite performance. He successfully blended his sysadmin background with WordPress expertise to deliver valuable insights to the community.
Rade officially joined the Training Team in late 2024 and has since contributed to planning, editing, and mentoring new contributors. His current focus is on improving contribution processes and strengthening the Training Team community.
Outside of work, Rade enjoys family life with his wife and two kids. And although tech is his profession, he’s still a drummer at heart—keeping the rhythm alive both on and off the stage.
Sumit Singh
Sumit is a WordPress professional with over 10 years of experience and currently works as a WordPress Project Manager at Intelligent IT Hub Pvt. Ltd. His expertise includes front-end development, custom WordPress themes and plugins, API integrations, and advanced WordPress customization.
He is the Founder of the WP Lovers Team, where he supports and guides WordPress enthusiasts through community channels every weekend.
Sumit actively contributes to the global WordPress ecosystem—organizing official WordPress workshops and meetups, serving as a Translation Reviewer, and co-organizing Learn WordPress events. He regularly hosts live contributor sessions to onboard new members.
He currently serves as a Training Team Rep, helping guide newcomers and streamline contributor onboarding.
Sumit has contributed to numerous WordPress core releases, including: 5.7 to 6.8
In 2025, he was part of the Contributor Day organizing team for WordCamp Europe, and he continues to support new contributors with enthusiasm. You’ll next find him at WordCamp Asia Mumbai!
When not working on WordPress, Sumit enjoys films, music, and gaming.
Muhibul Haque
Muhibul lives in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where he enjoys life with his family. He began his professional journey in 2011, working in Search Engine Optimization (SEO). While working in SEO, he realized the value of web development skills, which sparked his transition into the field.
In 2014, he fully shifted to working as a WordPress Developer, focusing on customization and development. Over the years, he has continued to grow his expertise and enjoys the creative challenges of building dynamic websites.
Muhibul’s community journey began at WordCamp Sylhet 2023. Inspired by the open-source spirit, he became an active contributor to the Training Team, serving in roles such as Training Team Administrator, Content Creator, and now Training Team Representative. He also contributes to Core, Themes, Docs, WPTV, and the Community Team.
Outside work, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. Exploring new cultures and places brings him fresh inspiration and energy.
Looking Ahead to 2026
We are excited to step into 2026 with a stable and experienced team. Together, we will focus on strengthening contributor onboarding, improving documentation and processes, and supporting the growing global Training Team community.
We appreciate everyone who participated in the nomination process and look forward to another productive and collaborative year ahead.